WATCH – Esperance fans attack Sundowns fans at Loftus

Jonty Mark

Compiled by Jonty Mark

Football Editor


Sundowns won the match 1-0.


There were disgraceful scenes at the Caf Champions League quarterfinal, first leg between Mamelodi Sundowns and Esperance at Loftus on Tuesday, as video emerged of Esperance supporters breaking through a barrier to attack Mamelodi Sundowns fans.

The Brazilians won the match 1-0, Peter Shalulile scoring the winning goal to give the home side the advantage heading into the second leg in Tunis on April 8.

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More heartwarming pictures, meanwhile, showed a Masandawana fan helping an Esperance fan hanging from a railing while the crowd trouble was taking place.

The Brazilians and Esperance could both find themselves in hot water over the incident with the Confederation of African Football.

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Security at Loftus appeared notable by its absence.

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